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PrideStaff

Dispatcher

PrideStaff, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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JOB SUMMARY:

Perform logistics functions that may include reviewing, preparing and routing shipments, coordinating drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to schedules or customer requests.

LTL AND FLATBED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics software

Excellent clerical and organization skills to keep track of schedules, routes and personnel

Knowledge of computers for scheduling and other dispatching duties

Ability to multitask with different events happening at the same time

Ability to work under stress and remain calm

Ability to relay information in a fast-paced environment RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for calculating routes and times of deliveries and making the necessary adjustments for sales and customers

Establish delivery routes which are cost effective and compliant with Federal DOT guidelines while still maintaining an acceptable level of customer service, quality and satisfaction

Ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments

Scheduling and dispatching drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to schedules

Relaying information such as work orders or other messages to and from work crews or supervisors

Using telephones, two-way radios or outlook email to contact employees

Speaking with supervisor or customers to resolve problems, requests for services or equipment

Preparing daily work such as schedules

Preparing work orders for crew or receiving work orders from work crews

Being in charge of communications within company assigned territories

Keeping and organizing work requests, customer requests, completed work requests, charges for work performed, expenses for services performed, inventory records and other information. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position works primarily in a warehouse environment

Constant telephone activity; must have a high comfort level of initiating conversation

Moderate noise levels

Occupation requires being sedentary greater than or equal to 80% of the time

Work involves sitting, standing, hearing, talking, handling, reaching outward, reaching above shoulder, walking, squatting or kneeling, bending

Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $17.00 - $19.00 Per Hour